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We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern

We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming We Bare Bears amigurumi with coordinated clothes and accessories. You will crochet legs, body/head, arms, ears, tail, a hat, a shirt and a tiny bag to complete the look. The instructions include step-by-step round counts and shaping notes to make assembly straightforward. Photos and placement notes help you finish facial features and accessory details.

We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed to be made with sport or DK yarn using a small hook for tight stitches. The pattern includes accessory sections like a hat and bag to personalize your bear.

Why You'll Love This We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings the sweet personality of the We Bare Bears characters to life in a small, huggable form. I enjoy the satisfying shaping worked in rounds that build both the body and head seamlessly. The included accessory patterns (hat, shirt, bag) let me add simple character details that make each bear unique. Sewing and finishing are rewarding—placing eyes and embroidering the face always adds the final touch I adore.

We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors for a different character look.

You can swap sport yarn for DK or worsted and use a larger hook to make a chunkier, cuddly version of the bear.

I often add embroidered freckles or different mouth shapes to change the expression and personality of each bear I make.

Try adding felt or crocheted patches to the shirt for more character details or to personalize with initials.

For a mini keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a 1.5mm hook, and replace safety eyes with French knot embroidery to keep proportions.

Consider using variegated yarn for the shirt to create subtle color shifts without changing yarns mid-project.

I sometimes add a small loop of yarn at the top of the hat to hang the bear as an ornament or decoration.

Want posable limbs? Insert thin craft wire into the arms and legs before stuffing to allow for gentle posing.

Swap the bag button for a tiny embroidered motif or bead for a more delicate finish.

Experiment with surface crochet or duplicate stitch to add stripes, patches, or logos to the shirt for unique variations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases causes lost stitch counts; place a marker at the start of each round to keep track and recount regularly. ✗ Overstuffing limbs will distort the shape and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually, focusing on firmness in the foot and softer stuffing in the arm and ear tips. ✗ Forgetting to join the second leg to the body can lead to an asymmetric body seam; leave the yarn attached after the second leg and chain the connecting chains as described to join smoothly. ✗ Placing safety eyes too late results in misaligned placement; insert the safety eyes between rounds 43 and 44 with 8 stitches between them to maintain facial symmetry. ✗ Pulling embroidery thread too tight when stitching the nose or mouth can pucker the fabric; use gentle tension and check placement with pins before securing the stitches.

We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable We Bare Bears trio with this detailed amigurumi pattern. You will enjoy stitching the body, head, arms, ears, tail, hat and little accessories while learning shaping techniques. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions, assembly tips, and photo references to guide your work. Perfect for crafters who love cute stuffed characters and want a satisfying weekend project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for We Bare Bears 1 Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight or DK weight yarn (pattern recommends sport or DK; thicker or thinner yarn yields larger or smaller product)
  • 02
    Color: any colors you like for body and clothing (choose at least main body color and 1-2 accessory colors)
  • 03
    Black yarn or black embroidery thread for nose and mouth details
  • 04
    Fiberfill stuffing for body, head, limbs and accessories

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.00 - 2.5mm (for DK or sport; use size to obtain gauge)
  • 02
    Black safety eyes size 5mm
  • 03
    Black yarn or black embroidery thread for decorating
  • 04
    Fiberfill
  • 05
    Yarn needle
  • 06
    Stitch markers (if you need)

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— Leg :

Round 1 :

8sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8-inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 8 (24)

Round 4-9 :

(6 rnds) 24sc (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Crochet the 2nd leg in the same way until round 9. Do not cut the yarn. Make 4 chains. Insert your hook to the first stitch of next round on 1st leg and keep going to the body. Stuff the legs.

— Body :

Round 1 :

(on 1st leg) (6sc, inc) * 3, 3sc, (on chains) 3sc, inc, (on 2nd leg) (6sc, inc) * 3, 3sc, (on chains) 3sc, inc (64)

Round 2 :

(15sc, inc) * 4 (68)

Round 3-17 :

(15 rnds) 68sc (68)

Round 18 :

(15sc, dec) * 4 (64)

Round 19-28 :

(10 rnds) 64sc(64)

Round 29 :

(14sc, dec) * (60)

Round 30 :

60sc (60)

Info :

Start to stuff the body while you keep crocheting the head.

Round 31 :

16sc, inc, (4sc, inc) * 6, 13sc (67)

Round 32 :

67sc (67)

Round 33 :

29sc, inc, (5sc, inc) * 2, 25sc (70)

Round 34 :

70sc (70)

Round 35 :

37sc, inc, 32sc (71)

Round 36-40 :

(5 rnds) 71sc (71)

Round 41 :

29sc, dec, (6sc, dec) * 2, 24sc (68)

Round 42 :

29sc, dec, (5sc, dec) * 2, 23sc (65)

Round 43 :

35sc, dec, 28sc (64)

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between round 43,44 with 8 sts apart

Round 44-52 :

(9 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 53 :

(6sc, dec) * 8 (56)

Round 54 :

56sc (56)

Round 55 :

(5sc, dec) * 8 (48)

Round 56 :

(6sc, dec) * 6 (42)

Round 57 :

(5sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 58 :

(4sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 59 :

(3sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Round 60 :

(2sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 61 :

(sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 62 :

6-dec (6). Cut the yarn, weave in the end.

— Face & Embroidery :

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 43,44. 8 sts apart

Info :

Embroidery the nose and mouth

— Arm :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6-inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 4 :

(4sc, inc) * 3 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

(5sc, inc) * 3 (21)

Round 7-17 :

(11 rnds) 21sc (21)

Info :

Stuff 2/3 arm. Do not stuff too tight. Crochet 2sc more until the edges. Fold 2 edges together. Insert your hook through both edges and make 10sc to close. Sew the body at round 30.

— Ear :

Round 1 :

7sc in MR (7)

Round 2 :

7sc (7)

Round 3 :

5sc, dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn, stuff the ears and sew to the head at round 57-59.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

8sc in MR (8)

Round 2-3 :

8sc (8)

Round 4 :

6sc, dec (7)

Info :

Stuff the tail, sew to behind the body at round 8,9

— Shirt :

Info :

Make 64 chains. Insert the hook to the first chain to make a circle . Start to crochet the shirt from the collar.

Round 1-4 :

(4 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 5 :

(7sc, inc) * 8 (72)

Round 6-8 :

(3 rnds) 72sc (72)

Round 9 :

17sc, inc, 3sc, 2-inc, 3sc, inc, 26sc, inc, 3sc, 2-inc, 3sc, inc, 9sc (80)

Round 10-11 :

(2 rnds) 80sc (80)

Round 12 :

17sc, 6-hdc, 2-inc-hdc (2-inc by half double crochet) 6-hdc, 26sc, 6-hdc, 2-inc-hdc, 6-hdc, 9sc (84)

Round 13 :

17sc, 9-ch (skip 16 sts), 26sc, 9-ch (skip 16 sts) 9sc (70)

Round 14-18 :

(5 rnds) 70sc (70)

Info :

slst, weave in the end.

— Hat :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6-inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

sc, inc, (3sc, inc) * 5, 2sc (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 9-ch (skip 8sts), 3sc, inc, 2sc, 9-ch (skip 8sts), sc, inc, 5sc, inc (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) * 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) * 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) * 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(14sc, inc) * 4 (64)

Round 12-16 :

(5 rnds) 64sc (64)

Round 17 :

(7sc, inc) * 8 (72)

Round 18-21 :

(4 rnds) 72sc (72)

Info :

Slst. Cut the yarn, weave in the end.

— Bag :

Info :

Make 13 chains, start to crochet in the 2nd stitch from your hook.

Round 1 :

11sc, 2sc in last stitch, 11sc along other side of the chain (24)

Round 2-8 :

(7 rnds) 24sc (24)

Info :

Don't cut the yarn, make 60-65 chains, skip 12sc, slst to the next stitch, 24 slst. Cut the yarn and weave in the end. Sew the button on the bag.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join the two legs by making 4 chains after finishing the 2nd leg and insert your hook to the first stitch of the next round on the 1st leg, then continue crocheting to form the body as instructed in body round 1.
  • Sew the arms to the body at around round 30, folding the arm edges and closing with 10sc before attaching; position arms evenly on either side for a balanced pose.
  • Attach the ears to the head between rounds 57-59, stuffing lightly then sewing each ear securely so they sit symmetrically on top.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body at about rounds 8-9 (of the body) after stuffing the tail firmly but not overstuffed so it lays flat.
  • Sew the small bag button onto the finished bag flap and attach the bag as a removable accessory or stitch in place as desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round, especially during increase and decrease rounds to maintain accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually while shaping to avoid lumps—start stuffing feet and lower body first and add small amounts to head and limbs as you go.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 43 and 44 with 8 stitches between them; secure backs tightly to prevent shifting during play.
  • 💡Do not overstuff arms and ears; stuffing them too tightly will make seams bulky and difficult to close neatly.
  • 💡Weave in yarn ends after cutting to secure the work and hide tails inside the body for a clean finish.

This We Bare Bears amigurumi pattern is perfect for making a cozy trio of handmade bears with cute clothes and accessories. The rounds are written clearly with counts to guide your stitching and shaping through every step. Finish with embroidered details and tiny accessories for charming results you'll love to gift or display. 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi size depends on your yarn and hook; using sport/DK yarn with a 2.0mm hook will produce a small, palm-sized bear (approximate size not specified in the pattern).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use thicker or thinner yarn, but this will change the final size; adjust your hook size to maintain tight stitches and avoid gaps in stuffing.

Do I need special skills to follow this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses common amigurumi techniques like MR, invisible decrease, and small accessory construction; basic crochet experience is recommended.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 43 and 44, spaced 8 stitches apart for correct facial placement.